There are 7 ways to get from Skopje to Ankara Airport (ESB) by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SKP - ESB
2h 6m₺5,810–17,557Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
18h 26m₺2,022–3,576Bus, train via Sofia
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
24h 35m₺2,482–7,043Drive 1,198.9 km
- Drive from Skopje to Ankara Airport (ESB)car 1,198.9 km
12h 17m₺8,715–12,588Bus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
20h 39m₺2,355–4,174Bus via Maltepe
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogarbus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0606 / ...
21h 39m₺3,193–3,583Bus, train via Sofia #2
- Take the bus from Skopje Nikola Karev to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Atalartrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
24h 35m₺2,305–6,307
Skopje to Ankara Airport (ESB) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skopje to Ankara Airport (ESB) is to bus and train which costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.600 ₺ and takes 18h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Skopje to Ankara Airport (ESB) is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Skopje to Ankara Airport (ESB). However, there are services departing from Skopje, Transporten Centar and arriving at Ankara Airport via Istanbul Otogari and Güvenpark Kızılay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 39m.
The distance between Skopje and Ankara Airport (ESB) is 997 km. The road distance is 1198.9 km.
The best way to get from Skopje to Ankara Airport (ESB) without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 26m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Skopje to Ankara Airport (ESB), including transfers.
Skopje to Ankara Airport (ESB) bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Skopje, Transporten Centar station.
The best way to get from Skopje to Ankara Airport (ESB) is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.300 ₺ - 4.200 ₺ and takes 20h 39m.
Skopje to Ankara Airport (ESB) bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Istanbul station.
Ankara Airport (ESB) is 1h ahead of Skopje. It is currently 8:31 AM in Skopje and 9:31 AM in Ankara Airport (ESB).
What companies run services between Skopje, North Macedonia and Ankara Airport (ESB), Turkey?
AJet, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ankara Airport via Istanbul Otogari, Ankara, and Güvenpark Kızılay in around 20h 39m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–15,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–14,000
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–14,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Skopje International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–23,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,184
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,322
- Single Room
- ₺4,184
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,042
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,184
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,322
- Single Room
- ₺4,184
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,042
Train from Halkali to Atalar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺65–95
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–2,400
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–2,400
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- +359 2 981 58 56
- [email protected]
- Website
- matpu.com
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–1,800
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
- Phone
- +389 47 231 192
- [email protected]
- Website
- transkop.mk
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,400
- Schedules at
- transkop.mk
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- +383 44 777 071
- [email protected]
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,243
- Schedules at
- Luks Tempo Turizm
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Skopje Nikola Karev to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,700
- Website
- Citylines
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